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The Limits of Artistic Freedom in Performing the Music of Frédéric Chopin
Magic Moments of Music – Martha Argerich in Warsaw
Dir.: Holger Preusse, Philipp Quiring | 53 minutes
14.12.24
11:00
Saturday 14.12.24 11:00 Cinematheque 1
2024-12-14 11:00:00 2024-12-14 14:00:00 Asia/Jerusalem The Limits of Artistic Freedom in Performing the Music of Frédéric Chopin <p>An examination of the meteoric rise of Martha Argerich in the Chopin Competition</p><p>Frédéric Chopin was one of the greatest pianists in history, and his works, almost all written for the piano, are characterized by a delicate balance between adherence to stylistic norms and granting expressive freedom to the performer.</p><p>Lecture Dr. <strong>Ron Regev</strong></p><p>Concert performed by: <strong>Ron Regev</strong> piano</p><p>In the program<span>:</span> <strong>F. Chopin</strong> mazurka in A minor, Waltz in C sharp minor, Polonaise in C sharp minor, Nocturne in C minor, Fantasy in F minor</p> Cinematheque Jerusalem Cinematheque

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An examination of the meteoric rise of Martha Argerich in the Chopin Competition

Frédéric Chopin was one of the greatest pianists in history, and his works, almost all written for the piano, are characterized by a delicate balance between adherence to stylistic norms and granting expressive freedom to the performer.

Lecture Dr. Ron Regev

Concert performed by: Ron Regev piano

In the program: F. Chopin mazurka in A minor, Waltz in C sharp minor, Polonaise in C sharp minor, Nocturne in C minor, Fantasy in F minor

Germany 2021 | 53 minutes | German, Polish, Portuguese | Hebrew, English subtitles

Martha Argerich’s appearance at the 1965 Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw marks the beginning of an incomparable career. With her flowing hair and impetuous and mysterious demeanor, the 24-year-old Argentinian conquers the hearts of everyone present. For much of the competition, however, her victory is far from certain. Her closest competitor is Arthur Moreira Lima from Brazil. It comes down to the final performance of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto, and a legend is born. The film includes excerpts from the dramatic musical duel between Martha Argerich and Arthur Moreira Lima, and from Martha Argerich’s interpretation of Chopin’s First Piano Concerto in Warsaw forty-five years later. We also hear from close friends of Martha Argerich, including famous musicians.